Detroit, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Detroit Police Department serves the city of Detroit, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 148,746 violent crimes and 133,154 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 396.4 per 100k residents, which is 273.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 426.2 per 100k, 160.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate396.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148,746 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,465 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,867 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,485 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents53,529 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate426.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents133,154 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24,903 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate239.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents67,324 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,902 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 396.4 | F | 148746 | 106.2 | +273.3% |
| Property Crime | 426.2 | F | 133154 | 163.6 | +160.5% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 1465 | 0.5 | +540.0% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 3867 | 3.5 | +157.3% |
| Robbery | 20.1 | F | 8485 | 5.8 | +246.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 130.0 | F | 53529 | 22.3 | +484.0% |
| Burglary | 76.5 | F | 24903 | 24.0 | +218.5% |
| Larceny | 239.8 | F | 67324 | 116.4 | +106.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 102.4 | F | 37902 | 22.2 | +361.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 205 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 11 |
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 29 |
| Anti-Female | 5 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 4 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 52 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 18 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 8 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 54 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 9 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 6 miles | F 422.8 | D 246.7 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 42.1% lower |
| River Rouge | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grosse Pointe | 8 miles | A 36.4 | B 109.1 | Violent: 90.8% lower Property: 74.4% lower |
| Melvindale | 8 miles | B 71.8 | B 143.6 | Violent: 81.9% lower Property: 66.3% lower |
| Dearborn | 8 miles | B 94.6 | C 191.1 | Violent: 76.1% lower Property: 55.2% lower |